Is it worth it to leave a narcissist?

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  • @sonyabrown1577
    @sonyabrown1577 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    41 years for me but I’m divorced now (just recent) all due to religion. I’m 64. My grown daughter has taken his side and I have been banned from my grandchildren. The hurt is beyond any words I can express. I do not have any regrets leaving though. I wish I had done it years and years ago. I had to do it or I was going to die.
    I have to take care of me now and heal. I am so thankful for Dr. Clarke and his videos and I have ordered (2) of his books and look forward to reading them. Be strong my friends if I can leave after all this time, so can you. God helped me every step of the way. ❤

    • @kerstitekko2257
      @kerstitekko2257 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorri that your daughter has taken his side. Thanks for the comment.

    • @victoriouscruz1264
      @victoriouscruz1264 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @seameology
      @seameology 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's possible your daughter is also a narc. I know at least one of mine is. The second daughter cut me off twenty years ago. Pretty sure she is one, too.

  • @lindaboston9046
    @lindaboston9046 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Yessssss LEAVE! It's the smartest move you can make, but be careful, let people know your leaving and when ( your dr, your lawyer , family ) be prepared because he will trash you to anybody who will listen, it's horrible, but after time he fades away. Then you'll be happy.

    • @susantodd7169
      @susantodd7169 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      And all his lies will fade away - KARMA. God will repay.

  • @v4756nb1rs
    @v4756nb1rs 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My health has been completely wrecked. I am on the verge of getting a motorized wheelchair...and when I met my narc partner, I taught fitness classes at an exercise studio. You're right, Dr. Clarke. Enough is enough. I once had a pastor's wife tell me that as long as he didn't hit me, I should stay. Horrible spiritual counseling.

    • @rosierb852
      @rosierb852 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Man! This upsets me. Stay away from anyone who tells you to stay with someone if they’re causing you any kind of harm. Don’t forget that these people are also working for Satan to keep you under that oppression. I hope you got out and things have gotten better for you

  • @annefoust1865
    @annefoust1865 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Absolutely, positively yes. If you stay you will only get further damaged, and if you have children, they will be damaged. If he or she won't truly repent (not just saying they are sorry) and stop their abusive behavior, NOTHING you do is going to "make it better". There is no pleasing him or her, no matter how well you do what they ask. They will always take exception to it one way or another. Get out. period.

  • @leonapietsch4367
    @leonapietsch4367 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So true about prayer I was down on my bedside every night praying for our marriage while he was our all night with the married Woman down the street from us. And things only got worse he was there during the day as well. Told me to F. Off called me an embarrassing degrading idiot. Didn’t talk to me. November 13 2020 said I was done and left. It was a 42 year marriage. He also had an affair in 2003. I hired a lawyer got my half of everything!!!

  • @cristinaespinoza-alguera707
    @cristinaespinoza-alguera707 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Left a narc on Jan 1 2008 under police escort. Divorce was finalized on Dec 9, 2009. It took almost 2 years because it was exactly as you said, all out war and he wanted it all: The kids, the house, the better car, health ibsurance, Child support, and alimony.
    This training would have been so eye-opening and encouraging. God led me all the way through, but felt alone and guilty about being divorced (for a while) EVEN THOUGH I have a very supportive church and family. Praise Jesus for that!

    • @javamomx3674
      @javamomx3674 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My experience exactly! I wish I had these resources but praise God for getting us through the war. Now I’m using these resources to help me fight the battles until my kids are old enough and I can completely disconnect from him.

    • @Evangelical_Shield_Maiden
      @Evangelical_Shield_Maiden 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am just beginning to gain strength and plan to leave but idk how 😢 I need some friends that have been through this and advice! I have been a stay at home mom for nearly 13 years 3 kids. I have no job but I plan to soon when I can figure something out. It's to the point I can't bear it and it is killing me.

  • @smarternow
    @smarternow ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Please understand the abuse was doubled when I filled for an annulment! I got an order of protection but that didn’t stop him from trying to call…blocked him….driving around my area. It took 22 months to get it finalized and $31,000! Evil, evil man. These people are the devil that walks this earth!

  • @violetgrant1321
    @violetgrant1321 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Every holiday we were ever on was ruined by his twisted behaviour

  • @kathyyodertreat
    @kathyyodertreat 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He took ALL of our money and opened his own account. The stress has destroyed my body and mind, and I still need medical attention on a REGULAR basis, but I now can't even pay for the Rx's. He's CRUEL! He started stealing MY Rx's so I left about 6-weeks-ago. I'll never go back. He called my nearly 90-year-old mother telling HER to give him some of MY Rx and he would bring me MY Jeep! He's CRAZY!

  • @seashellmermaid
    @seashellmermaid ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I'm 10 years out from my Separation date. It took 6 brutal years to divorce the Narc. He cheated, imploded our family...but fought me on every front...even filing for full custody of our 17.5 year old daughter who had learning disabilities and was staying in HS another year per her IEP learning program.
    The name of your upcoming book...that's similar to what I said I would name my book...You can't expect anything to be civil...normal...it's WAR.

  • @jitterbug8215
    @jitterbug8215 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    My first husband was an extrovert and my second a covert. Covert is so much worse and devastating in my opinion. It'll take me a long time of healing before I can trust myself again. My emotions are completely unregulated and I continue to have aha moments where I recognize his ill intentions and manipulation. What I thought was real was actually a skit to him.

    • @LC_H
      @LC_H ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤Biblically, there are NO grounds for divorce. You made a vow to God, "For better... OR WORSE... (Ecclesiastes 5:4-6). Worse meaing evening if you find out your (covenant) spouse is a narcissist, liar, thief, scammer, etc... that person is still ONE flesh with you. This is why scripture tells us to choose godly partners and not to be UNEQUALLY yoked. Now, God DOES NOT want us in physically or emotionally abusive marriages,.. so IF you do leave/depart from your marriage for your/kids own saftey, you can NOT divorce and remarry (1 Corinthians 7:11; Romans 7:2). God's Word says to remain UNMARRIED or RECONCILE. Marriage is til death do us part... again a vow YOU made (1 Corinthians 7:38). Use the alone time to get closer to God and find yourself again, but that is still your spouse. And if some preacher tells you adultery ends a marriage (Matthew 19:9), have them flip over to BOTH (Luke 16:18 and Mark 10:11) and explain. We must go back yo the Word, and not our emotions. God bless

    • @alg375
      @alg375 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LC_H the husband is suppose to love the wife as Jesus loves the church, if he’s not following Jesus then she doesn’t not have to follow him. I was in an overt/abusive marriage and I was released! My life was in danger… God does not expect a woman to stay with a husband who’s physically, mentally or emotionally abusive, this type of abuse causes damage, anxiety, depression, low self worth and it makes you physically I’ll because you’re never enough, plus most of these men cheat and view porn, both are biblical grounds for divorce. I’m thankful you have never experienced this, I pray you never do!! Because it’s hell!!!

    • @pamhumphreys5702
      @pamhumphreys5702 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@LC_Hyou are wrong. Dr. Clarke gives scripture. Why are you here if you don’t believe it’s right to leave?

    • @LC_H
      @LC_H ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pamhumphreys5702 I'm on here so people can read the TRUTH for themselves. Show ONE verse that says divorce is ok? Before you quote Matthew 5:32; Matthew 19:9... please flip over and read BOTH Luke 16:18 and Mark 10:11. We can read Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:38; 1 Corinthians 7:11 and clearly understand what God's Word is saying. If you reject it, then it's because you don't want to accept the truth. Sorry, but in Matthew, even Jesus said divorce is due to the hardness of man's heart, and that from the beginning it was NOT so... but Moses (notice it said MOSES) permitted it. It's there for ALL of us to read❤️

    • @flowerchild3312
      @flowerchild3312 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@LC_HGod does not want us to suffer abuse !!! That is the devil's Work ,Working among us Wolves in Sheep Clothing

  • @forsuchatimeasthis9631
    @forsuchatimeasthis9631 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It is uncanny how much you know about the topic. it is almost as if you have been there… I have soo much I could tell you but you got it to the T!

  • @susantodd7169
    @susantodd7169 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    49:46 YES!”BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.”

  • @tonyahayes9229
    @tonyahayes9229 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is GOLD!!! I needed this years ago. Sir, you are a genius. I made it through!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @violetgrant1321
    @violetgrant1321 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    thank you Doctor Clarke I thought I was the only one married to this type of man as Im the older generation and i stuck at my marraige as thats what we did in those days, i thought I was just married to an evil and warped person now I know there is a name for his personality im comforted to know im not alone. ive been writing a lot of things down for years now and even I cant believe some of the things hes done to me .

  • @thecoachingcloset
    @thecoachingcloset 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It is 100% worth it to LEAVE!!! It is the most difficult thing you will ever do, but it will make you STRONG! It took me 24 years to get out but I’m SO HAPPY and grateful I made the choice! 💪🏻

  • @BEYOUTOTHEFUL
    @BEYOUTOTHEFUL ปีที่แล้ว +8

    i swear every man i meet thee days seems to be a narc. they are all about themselves they have no love to give. it i so discouraging.. Thx Angela

  • @m.pellicier
    @m.pellicier ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I left covert and VERY malignant (diagnosed) VERY ABUSIVE husband 11 months after getting married. He didnt wait long to show WHO he really was--his abuse started on the 2nd day of our honeymoon, when he flew into EXTREME RAGE in the car, almost killed both of us and other people on the road.
    It's been 2.5 years since I left him.
    We are still married. We have no children or properties/assets together, so filling first a divorce has not been a priority for me. I concentrated on healing instead. It WAS WORTH leaving him. I healed, I am happy, and live in peace
    We have no contact now.
    Sometime in the future, I will be filling for a divorce.

    • @marthadivine8426
      @marthadivine8426 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      File for a divorce fast! God forbid something happens to you. You don'tt want him making decisions for you. Live in peace and be free.

    • @m.pellicier
      @m.pellicier ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@marthadivine8426 I took care of that by giving written medical proxy decisions and financial decisions to my daughter, (not related to narc ex husband), whom I fully trust. My daughter is a tough "cookie" and doesn't put up with BS. Narc ex-husband would not want to deal with my daughter, because she'll "eat" him alive. LOL
      Be well and safe Martha. 💪💪

    • @laurieclark2456
      @laurieclark2456 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My spouce thought he could do that nasty car extreme range also. Been married now 40 yrs. But his nasty rage. Helped my son comit suicide. Along w- his narc. Girl friend. He was so handsome sweet 24. Now gone. He wasn’t- talking to Daddy for over a month. Nasty bully rage. And I was drowned out of resolution. Communication. If he’s not screaming at me he’s finds reason to criticize. - get sic of it !!! And ideas are all usually. Mine

  • @scarletcordgardening7731
    @scarletcordgardening7731 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    It wouldn't let me comment during the live but as soon as I turned this or he mentioned someone who was divorced from a narcissist and remarried to one. I'm in the same situation and hope to hear more about this! I've been wondering about this! It was a God timing thing no doubt! Ty Lord!

    • @ihartsacto
      @ihartsacto ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It’s sort of normal to remarry the same type because they hide their bade side so you think you finally have the best of both worlds.

  • @Blessed591
    @Blessed591 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I left a 23 year marriage 9 months ago . . .suffered severe trauma . Worst affected is my sleep . . . 3 years of insomnia . . . I am still struggling with that . . . I am on the healing path . My young adult sons chose to stay with me .

  • @charleylyons6090
    @charleylyons6090 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate "direct". Thank you

  • @amandaquintos8767
    @amandaquintos8767 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is wonderful. You answer & cover so many areas so we can all find something to help us individually.

  • @kaystephens2672
    @kaystephens2672 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love your channel. Very important and accurate information. Your defination of narcissism is 100% right.

  • @jana_yvonne_Jacobs
    @jana_yvonne_Jacobs ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Abandonment is not only physical leaving…

  • @Evangelical_Shield_Maiden
    @Evangelical_Shield_Maiden 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just ordered your books. I'm growing my strength now and trying to figure out a plan. I've been a stay at home mom for 13 years (duration of marriage) 3 kids and trying to figure this out. Thank you for what you do to help people trapped in this situation

  • @seameology
    @seameology 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I started watching these videos because my daughter called me a narc. I vaguely knew what one was but didn't know all of this. I knew her dad was one. But after watching these videos I realized I was married to three narcs. My third filed after fourteen years of no contact. I just lived my life. When I recently realized this, I feel so free. Financially devastated, yes. But, I don't have any assets. Because I've lived alone,no bills either. But that's the way I came into the world so...
    My kids are all on their own.

  • @jodeecortez8083
    @jodeecortez8083 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is so relatable to my situation. I have two adult children that are telling me about lies he used to tell everyone about me to get sympathy from them. He would make me out to be such a horrible wife when he’s the one doing all the abuse! My kids see what he’s doing and are encouraging me to leave. It has been 30 years of hell and I’m trying to get strong enough. Your books and videos are helping me. Thank you.

    • @seameology
      @seameology 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank God your kids see it and didn't turn out like him. You're way ahead of some of us.
      You'll be fine, especially with the support of your children.

  • @drivesmecrazy1000
    @drivesmecrazy1000 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE!!!! Make them leave. The house is the home base for the kids. I was not advised well and my kids wanted to stay in the house near their school. I lost BIG in the settlement. DO NOT LEAVE THE HOUSE. THROW THE DIRTBALL OUT.

  • @bd7628
    @bd7628 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have 2 children with autism and am making a plan to leave with help from a dv advocate. Thanks for addressing this issue in this video. It's been a way for my abusive spouse to keep me trapped. Your videos have truly helped me, thank you.

  • @leilagomulka5690
    @leilagomulka5690 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spot on. With candor and overwhelming 😊care

  • @leonapietsch4367
    @leonapietsch4367 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My kids told me I enabled his bad behaviour. They will have nothing to do with their so called Father.

  • @rosierb852
    @rosierb852 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sir, since I left my ex of nearly 6yr in March of this year life has been the best it has ever been. It took me growing, no clinging to God like a toddler clinging to the leg of her father to get me out of it. I started deep trauma therapy with a psychologist a year before I left.
    It was God that pushed me in those directions to get me out. I was granted 15k to help me move from a DV organisation. Give all glory to God for pushing me in the direction as he truly wanted me out of that because narcissists take us from our mission and place under the oppression of Satan and we end up worshiping darkness through the narcissist. God gave me a dream before I ever met the narcissist in real life during our LDR. What happened in the dream was exactly how the relationship was. God definitely warned me to stay away

  • @Becomingfree444
    @Becomingfree444 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I am a Muslim and in the Quran God says, don’t engage with people who hurt you with what they say and do. God doesn’t want his people to keep hurting. Do divorce in a abusive situation is ok.

    • @seameology
      @seameology 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      All people need to realize narcs will twist these scriptures etc to suit their agenda.
      Narcs are the same in all cultures, religions, countries etc. They're selfish.

  • @perfectpeace123
    @perfectpeace123 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The female narcissist raises her kids to be narcissists. I see generational narcissists in my husband’s family. One of the reasons why my husband behaves the way he does is because his narcissistic family encourages and coddles his bad behavior.

    • @seameology
      @seameology 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Pretty sure that's my first ex narc. Except his father. Who ultimately unalived himself at age 85. After living with that wife all these years.

  • @jana_yvonne_Jacobs
    @jana_yvonne_Jacobs ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We went for therapy ONCE, i just realized thats gona be a complete disaster

  • @jana_yvonne_Jacobs
    @jana_yvonne_Jacobs ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Pray with me that God gives me smart ways to make money and stand on my own two feet

    • @michellethibodeaux
      @michellethibodeaux ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am going to pray for you . I need the same prayer

    • @pamhumphreys5702
      @pamhumphreys5702 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Praying for you both and me!😊

    • @nicholecornes1915
      @nicholecornes1915 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same! Here

    • @lisalord5501
      @lisalord5501 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      GOD ALMIGHTY is not the author of confusion. As there is only ONE true GOD, there is only ONE true holy bible. I BELIEVE that GOD preserved his holy word in the Authorized 1611 King James holy bible - old English. Beware of the leaven found in the 1769 Blayney KJV, NKJV, NIV, NASB, ESV, LIVING, AMPLIFIED, DOUAY RHEIMS (Catholic), NWT (Jehovah Witness), etc. Things that are different are NOT the same. These other so called bibles are perVersions. Jesus spoke with a woman at the well in John 4. She may have been widowed or divorced a few times. She came to the well when it was hot. Most women go to the well in the early morning or evening time (when it was cooler). Jesus cared about her welfare. Jesus also showed compassion towards the woman (caught in the very act of adultery), when others were willing to “stone her”. Only Jesus was without any sin. He could have condemned her, but he showed compassion towards her. Jesus cares about women. He cares more about the individual than the institution of marriage. Too many people say that GOD hates divorce. He hates the “putting away” of their wives for small irritations like “burning his breakfast, or not satisfying them in bed, etc. Jesus shared what reasons for divorcing were. Hardness of the heart is another one. GOD took care of Abigail (who was married to a Narcissist (Nabal = FOOL). GOD builds up women.. SATAN comes to kill, steal and to destroy lives. John 10:10 (KJB)..

  • @leticiamilo4387
    @leticiamilo4387 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing this video!
    Learning with your channel!

  • @trini_a_Lana
    @trini_a_Lana ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello from the island of trindad and tobago 🇹🇹 im so glad i found your videos

  • @angelayaung7417
    @angelayaung7417 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you DR Clarke !!!!!! You are effective in all that you do ❤️

  • @eileenschoepple642
    @eileenschoepple642 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely

  • @AlysonMuller
    @AlysonMuller ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you.

  • @perfectpeace123
    @perfectpeace123 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My narc husband is trying to sabotage my job. He is a snake in the grass.

  • @LLFAMILY23
    @LLFAMILY23 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I should have left my abusive situation. Lord I’m heart broken. I prayed I tried and the web I was in made me angry and crazy. I would shout YOU DONT LOVE ME LEAVE and he would threaten me but never would hit me… that was the bar. But he doesn’t hit me. He doesn’t hit me.

    • @nicholecornes1915
      @nicholecornes1915 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So!!!

    • @seameology
      @seameology 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      None of my three ex narcs hit me, either. They knew if they did, that would be the last time they saw me. But the verbal abuse was terrible.
      I take that back. My first ex narc tried hitting me as I got in the car to go to church. I never came home.

  • @user-fo9qs6rn6c
    @user-fo9qs6rn6c ปีที่แล้ว +12

    How do you get a judge to understand the mental abuse on you and the coercion he is using on the children

  • @leonapietsch4367
    @leonapietsch4367 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He claims he loves his son and daughter yet he didn’t want any of the photographs. Lol what a lier

  • @cheriewarren8811
    @cheriewarren8811 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the shirt! ❤😂

  • @eileenschoepple642
    @eileenschoepple642 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am going through that now

  • @artmeacademywiththesaltyse9537
    @artmeacademywiththesaltyse9537 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would argue that 90% of all sickness, aches, pain and disease is from living with toxic narcs. I got out and got healthy, regained some wealth and trying to rebuild relationships. Get out for your health, yourself and your God!

  • @evan8002
    @evan8002 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sometimes people don’t have to change for you to be destroyed, it’s just bad choices

  • @stevenhuckaby2902
    @stevenhuckaby2902 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Evert one is a narc. nowdays

  • @orchider143
    @orchider143 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What do you do about his family who you have good relationship with.

  • @orchider143
    @orchider143 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is it cheating when narc has abandoned you but does not want to leave the home?

    • @barbararouse
      @barbararouse ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the same question

    • @chaosqueen9906
      @chaosqueen9906 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it is.

    • @chaosqueen9906
      @chaosqueen9906 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is.

    • @chaosqueen9906
      @chaosqueen9906 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is no longer a christian biblical marriage covenant!he broke the covenant with this.

  • @faustinoaleman1677
    @faustinoaleman1677 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is narcissism just arrogant pride?

  • @leilagomulka5690
    @leilagomulka5690 ปีที่แล้ว

    ♥️♥️♥️

  • @rhanson1192
    @rhanson1192 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    can you please give your email address, I could not catch it all as you spoke. Thank you.

  • @lfranc923
    @lfranc923 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How about the narcissist blaming the mother in law sayings they have a bad spirit and they are a witch

  • @lfranc923
    @lfranc923 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Keep bad mouth ing them when the bible says to honor your mother and father

    • @stanleywhite2740
      @stanleywhite2740 ปีที่แล้ว

      At 13:04 did you say "God's f_____n with that?"

    • @PaperKitty99
      @PaperKitty99 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He’s “fine with that” is what Dr Clarke said ​@@stanleywhite2740

    • @neliamacias4255
      @neliamacias4255 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's my husband

  • @dorisgeminiani-nd1yp
    @dorisgeminiani-nd1yp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it passable That the narcisst will change?

  • @DontlistentoClarke
    @DontlistentoClarke 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Clarke! Looking for a Narcissist? Just look in the mirror!

  • @jeaniephillips4682
    @jeaniephillips4682 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do you color the blonde that is so disrespectful

  • @gigglewigglebutt4873
    @gigglewigglebutt4873 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I left with the clothes on my back and left everything behind